Redline

Pronunciation: /ɹɛdˈlɪn/

Redline (verb)

  1. to establish a clear boundary or limit that should not be crossed.
  2. to refuse to provide services or loans to certain areas, often based on race.

Examples

  • The company decided to redline the budget for the project.
  • We need to redline the number of participants for the event.

Common collocations: redline the budget, redline the project, redline neighborhoods, redline areas

Synonyms of Redline

Neutral

Antonyms of Redline

  • — in the context of granting permission or investment
  • — in the context of allowing or accepting